Australia Bans DeepSeek on Government Devices Over Security Concerns

The Australian government has imposed an immediate ban on the use of DeepSeek across all government devices, citing national security risks. Officials stated that the restriction is necessary to safeguard the country’s national interests. However, the ban does not extend to private citizens, who remain free to use the AI chatbot developed in China. Australia now joins a growing list of countries expressing concerns over DeepSeek’s data privacy and security practices. Italy’s privacy regulator recently blocked the AI service after its Chinese developers failed to address concerns about their data policies. Taiwan has also issued warnings about potential cross-border data leaks, while regulators in South Korea, Ireland, and France have launched investigations into the chatbot’s data-handling practices. DeepSeek gained global attention for its open-source AI platform, which demonstrated advanced human-like reasoning. In January, it became the most downloaded free app on the Apple Store, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Related Posts US position in global justice, accountability, By Ambassador Schaack. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, discusses U.S. justice and accountability policy abroad. OLUKOREDE YISHAU, chief of Read more Nigeria’s Path to Prosperity: Transforming Challenges Into Sustainable Success Over the past 14 years as the Founder of TEXEM, UK, and previously as a Director of Strategy in Cambridge, Read more Nigerian Equities Market Defies Economic Challenges, Posts Record N21.8 Trillion Gain in 2024 The Nigerian equities market demonstrated exceptional resilience in 2024, achieving a remarkable gain of N21.845 trillion despite economic headwinds such Read more 2024 Elections: A Mixed Bag of Milestones, Setbacks, and Electoral Integrity Challenges The year 2024 marked a significant milestone for Nigeria as it celebrated 25 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. The electoral Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.
Nigeria Issues Travel Advisory on Australia Over Rising Harassment and Discrimination

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Nigerians intending to visit Australia to exercise caution due to an increase in reports of harassment and discrimination against foreigners in some Australian cities. This advisory, issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday, follows recent incidents highlighting antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes in Australia. While acknowledging Australia’s reputation for multiculturalism, the Ministry warned that global conflicts have triggered a surge in intolerance in certain areas. The advisory appears to respond to a similar warning from the Australian government urging its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria due to threats of terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crimes. Australia also identified states such as Adamawa, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross River, and Delta as high-risk regions. The Ministry called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and prioritize safety when making travel plans to Australia. Related Posts Market offers rent-now, pay-later answer to tenants. Prospective renters in Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as a rental solution that simplifies renting and facilitates Read more Rwanda retreat: Nigerian governments discuss complex issues. The Nigerian governors will attend and participate in a three-day leadership retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to provide a platform Read more Shaibu: I support Obaseki and seek governorship. Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has pledged to remain loyal to Edo State’s governor, Godwin Obaseki, despite Read more Citigroup expects more foreign investment in Nigeria and others despite FX turmoil. Citigroup Inc. has stated that Nigeria, Angola, and Kenya are among the African nations that are anticipated to attract more Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.